Need the forum's help on this used 2002 XL!!!!! FLORIDA

[MTech305]

Hey. New to skis in general, but I've been studying them on multiple forums the past week and learned tons about them.
But a second opinion is always helpful.

So here is the deal.

There is this 2002 Yamaha waverunner up for sale on craigslist.
yamaha xl 1200

Its a 2002 XL800, with a GP1200 engine swapped into it. The swap was done 6 months ago, and the engine has 40 hours on it. Says a race shop did the install, not himself.
He claims it does 60-70 mph.

He said everything from the GP was swapped onto his, like the cluster and guages. Would that even fit correctly on the XL800?

He says nothing is broken and I can test ride it no problem.

He is asking 2500 with double trailer and box..

2000 w/o trailer.

So what should I look for? is 2000 for just the ski decent?


By the way, everything is stock. He did mention the mechanic swapped the fuel line and put a clamp on the far cylinders oil hose.

I have a compression guage, and I have pretty good mechanical skills. Ive worked on my car a lot, and Im just starting my marine tech classes in the spring.

Thanks.

[98yota]

If you are close to were the ski is, go take a look! Maybe take it for a ride, check for leaks, and function of everything.

[MTech305]

Anything I should look out for?

Where should I check for leaks? When I take it for a ride, there should be no water what so ever in the hull right?

He said the carbs were rebuilt along with the motor install.

[98yota]

The hull should be dry, check for fluids on the inside of the hull. Make sure it doesn't have signs of a wreck or obvious neglect.

[MTech305]

How about the power valves? How can I check those for damage/wear, and to see if they even work..


Should that paint job lower the price? Not a fan of the orange..

[MTech305]

Kelley blue book has the yamaha 2002 xl 800/1200 at ~$2000 trade in value.

I know these 2 strokes need tons of maintenence, so I want to have a little wiggle room in the price in case anything happens.

[98yota]

Would the seller be able to throw in the trailer? That would be a good deal.

[MTech305]

And what about the cat converter? How can I tell if that is bad? Or is still even on it?


I heard a d-plate is a pain to install.

[MTech305]

Trialer and ski is $2500. W/o trailer $2000.

Im sure he will go lower than what he is asking too.

Chances are the pump needs a rebuild and the d-plate needs to be put in.

Thats an easy 500 in parts right?? Already..

[MTech305]

Is there a trim on these models?